High School Presidents' Day Webquests

Do you want to make learning about President's Day FUN? Do you want your students to learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other presidents? Then download this engaging President's Day Activity WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the lives of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other Presidents' early lives, achievements, and MORE! Easily incorporate this activity into your Winter Holiday plans, civic lessons, or history class. This research activity is perfect for the week before or after President's day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about President's Day
• Students will be engaged (especially if you choose the more competitive variation of the game with points!)
• NO PREP and very few resources needed (just a computer!)

➟ How you can use this resource:

• This can be completed in one full 45-minute class
• Great for meaningful homework OR extra credit
• Makes for a great sub plan

➟ This resource includes:

• WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so as students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, ready to go!
• Reflection questions
• Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Instructions
• Terms of Use

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• President's Day Activities
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• Winter Holidays BUNDLE with WebQuest, Trivia Games, & Bulletin Board
• Winter Holidays Around the World 3 Trivia Games with Handout

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Are you looking for engaging activities for President's Day? Do you want your students to be motivated to learn? Then download this President's Day Activity BUNDLE and Bulletin Board Set! Students will learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other US Presidents! This no prep BUNDLE can be easily incorporated into your civic lessons and history class or any class that is celebrating this patriotic holiday. Perfect for either in person or virtual learning, students will learn about the Presidents' early lives, achievements, and more!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the lives of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other Presidents' early lives, achievements, and MORE! Easily incorporate this activity into your Winter Holiday plans, civic lessons, or history class. This research activity is perfect for the week before or after President's day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

INTERACTIVE BULLETIN BOARD

This interactive bulletin board features 20 low-ink posters about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. This resource also comes with interactive reflection mini-posters and a reflection worksheet to encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about the accomplishments of our Presidents. No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!

➟How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about President's Day, with an emphasis on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
• The WebQuest reinforces research skills
• Can be played in teams
• Reflection prompts allows students to think deeper on various issues
• NO PREP and very little resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

➟This resource includes:

• 22 question WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so as students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, ready to go!
• Reflection questions
• Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Instructions
• 20 low ink 8.5 X 11 mini-posters including:
• Title Page
• A brief biography of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
• 4 reflection mini-posters
• 5 quotes by each President
• The American flag
• Map of the USA
• Terms of Use

➟How to use this resource:

• To learn about President's Day
• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

✈️ Click here to follow A World to Explore Store and be the first to know about brand-new games and activities!

❤ Other Resources You'll LOVE:

• President's Day WebQuest
• President's Day Bulletin Board
• President's Day Activities
• Winter Holidays Around the World BULLETIN BOARD
• Winter Holidays BUNDLE with WebQuest, Trivia Games, & Bulletin Board
• Winter Holidays Around the World 3 Trivia Games with Handout

President Andrew Johnson had a pet white mouse. President William McKinley had a pet parrot who was trained to whistle, "Yankee Doodle". President James Garfield was the first president to be left- handed AND could write with both hands(and different languages at the same time-Greek and Latin). George H W Bush liked eating pork rinds as a snack. President George Washington was a spelunker, a person that likes searching in caves. John F. Kennedy said, “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Use this presidential webquest to learn more about our presidents!

You may find these additional resources of interest:

1. Did you know that First Lady Hillary Clinton was the first First Lady to become a senator of New York? Clinton was also the first woman to run for President for a major political party(Democratic) and won the popular vote to Donald Trump(2016 election) by over 3 million votes but lost the electoral votes. Do you know that Florence Harding was the first woman to be able to VOTE for her husband in a presidential election? Learn about the contributions of some of our first ladies with this fun and informative webquest. For grades 4 and up. First Ladies of the USA, A Webquest

2. Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities. The White House, A Webquest

3. Learn about Abe Lincoln with this informative web quest! President Lincoln started our national Thanksgiving holiday.And, you may not know that Abraham Lincoln didn't like the name Abe and that even his wife called him by the name Lincoln. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Includes extension activities for language arts. Abraham Lincoln, A Webquest

4. Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Abraham Lincoln. The fun/informative play uses the format of Abraham Lincoln being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series.Abraham Lincoln, A Reader's Theater Script

Learn about the history of the State of the Union Address with this internet activity so you can WOW your friends with all you know about the history of this yearly event!There are 10 web questions, 9 Did You Know? Facts, 6 comprehension questions, a student page(handout to give for homework or extra credit for the night of the State of the Union Address), a teacher page with a couple of extension activities and the key to both the web quest and the comprehension questions. History of the State of the Union Address :Webquest

I have also written several plays on First Ladies including: Dolly Madison, Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Mary Todd Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt,Lady Bird Johnson, Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama.Go to my store to see more....

*Perhaps you might wish to click Follow My Store by the green star by my photograph. I send out monthly updates and offer specials from time to time.

What is this event in the USA called an "Inauguration"? Taking the oath of office, a big parade and evening balls, Inauguration Day is a very busy day for the incoming President! There are 12 web questions, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and extension activities.

This resource would be a great activity for around Inauguration Day to learn all about the history and festivities surrounding our country's inauguration procedures. It could be used as a Friday activity or when you are studying US Government and for Presidents' Weekend.

Additional Resources of Interest on this topic:

1. Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities: Learn about the White House

2. Did You know that President John Quincy Adams had an alligator? Martin Van Buren had two tiger cubs and President McKinley's pet parrot could whistle, "Yankee Doodle". Did you know that President Franklin D. Roosevelt served HOT DOGS to the King of England? Did you know that President Garfield could write with both his right and left hand at the SAME time? Presidential Webquest/Extension Activities:Presidential Trivia Webquest

3. Did you know that First Lady Hillary Clinton was the first First Lady to become a senator of New York? Did you know that Florence Harding was the first woman to be able to VOTE for her husband in a presidential election? Did you know that Eleanor Roosevelt was called the " First Lady of the World"? Learn about the contributions of some of our first ladies with this fun and informative webquest: First Ladies of the USA Webquest

4. Do YOU Know Your Presidents is a series of three challenges. Each challenge worksheet has 25 questions(with 3 choices). The first challenge is the easiest with the third, the hardest.There is also a Presidential Did You Know? Section: Presidential Challenge! What do you know about Our Presidents?

5. You may have heard the word IMPEACHMENT being used in the news. Some people are talking about impeachment and the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump. What exactly is impeachment? In U.S. History, only two presidents have had charges of impeachment. Use this webquest to learn more about how the founding fathers determined the use of impeachment in the U.S. Constitution and the history of impeachment.

There are 10 web questions on this topic(including the Order of Succession and the Checks and Balances between the three branches of government). There is also a short Did You Know? section and several comprehension questions. The Teacher Page includes the key and several extension activities: What is this Word Called Impeachment: A Webquest

6. Constitution Day is September 17th each year(except for 2017) when the day falls on a Sunday and will be celebrated on September 18th. This play would be a great addition to your lessons about the U.S. Constitution.

Part of my Ms. Bie Ografe series of plays, this Reader's Theater Script is on the "Father of the Constitution", James Madson(1751-1836), and his sharing with students the history of the writing of the Constitution. Madison who would become the 4th President of the United States(1809-1817)), played a very important role in the forming of our US Constitution. In addition to being a delegate, he introduced the first additions to the Constitution(amendments) which came to be known as the Bill of Rights. With 13 audience questioners, a Did You Know Section, comprehension questions, a Teacher Page with extension activities, key and additional links, students will learn about the writing of our important government document, the Constitution.

Constitution(James Madison,"Father of the Constitution", A Reader's Theater Script

Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities.

NEW:Check out all my resources(summaries) in one place: Gail's Pinterest Page

Over the years, I have developed a number of webquests for Instructor Magazine. All my webquests contain lots of informational facts within the webquest so the students learn something as they are reading the questions. The webquests have extension activities and most of my webquests also have comprehension questions,too. Did you know that President Jimmy Carter was the first to install solar energy panels on the White House or that President Ronald Reagan had them removed? Did you know that President Benjamin Harrison and his family didn’t like to shut off the “new” electric lights(installed in 1891), afraid to touch the switches or that a specially large bathtub was installed in the White House?Learn more about the White House with this fun and informative webquest.

Other resources you may find of interest:

1. President Andrew Johnson had a pet white mouse. President William McKinley had a pet parrot who was trained to whistle, "Yankee Doodle". President James Garfield was the first president to be left- handed AND could write with both hands(and different languages at the same time-Greek and Latin). George H W Bush liked eating pork rinds as a snack. President George Washington was a spelunker, a person that likes searching in caves. John F. Kennedy said, “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Use this presidential webquest to learn more about our presidents! Presidents: A Webquest

2. Did you know that First Lady Hillary Clinton was the first First Lady to become a senator of New York? Did you know that Florence Harding was the first woman to be able to VOTE for her husband in a presidential election? Learn about the contributions of some of our first ladies with this fun and informative webquest. For grades 4 and up. First Ladies of the USA, A Webquest

3. Learn about Abe Lincoln with this informative web quest! President Lincoln started our national Thanksgiving holiday.And, you may not know that Abraham Lincoln didn't like the name Abe and that even his wife called him by the name Lincoln. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Includes extension activities for language arts. Abraham Lincoln, A Webquest

4. Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Abraham Lincoln. The fun/informative play uses the format of Abraham Lincoln being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series.Abraham Lincoln, A Reader's Theater Script

I have also written several plays on First Ladies including: Dolly Madison, Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Mary Todd Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt,Lady Bird Johnson, Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama.Go to my store to see more....

If you like the webquests, I'd very much appreciate your support in checking out my other web quests including: Trekking Mt. Everest, Renaissance, Civil War,Women in History,Age of Discovery,Our Nation's Library(Library of Congress) Black History,History of Candy,Presidential Webquest,Ireland, Iceland, India, Polalr Bears, Elephants,Switzerland, Lewis and Clark, Pilgrims and the Mayflower,Wright Brothers/Airplane, Thanksgiving, Lincoln, Martin Luther King and Let's Explore the Middle East.

*Perhaps you might wish to click Follow My Store by the green star by my photograph. I send out monthly updates and offer specials from time to time.

What is this event in the USA called an "Inauguration"? Taking the oath of office, a big parade and evening balls, Inauguration Day is a very busy day for the incoming President! There are 12 web questions, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and extension activities.

This resource would be a great activity for around Inauguration Day to learn all about the history and festivities surrounding our country's inauguration procedures. It could be used as a Friday activity or when you are studying US Government and for Presidents' Weekend.

WOULD YOU LIKE A STUDENT VERSION without the extension activities or key? Email me and I will be happy to send a student version to you. Gail(geshrwh@hotmail.com)

Additional Resources of Interest on this topic:

1. Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities: Learn about the White House

2. Did You know that President John Quincy Adams had an alligator? Martin Van Buren had two tiger cubs and President McKinley's pet parrot could whistle, "Yankee Doodle". Did you know that President Franklin D. Roosevelt served HOT DOGS to the King of England? Did you know that President Garfield could write with both his right and left hand at the SAME time? Presidential Webquest/Extension Activities:Presidential Trivia Webquest

3. Did you know that First Lady Hillary Clinton was the first First Lady to become a senator of New York? Did you know that Florence Harding was the first woman to be able to VOTE for her husband in a presidential election? Did you know that Eleanor Roosevelt was called the " First Lady of the World"? Learn about the contributions of some of our first ladies with this fun and informative webquest: First Ladies of the USA Webquest

4. Do YOU Know Your Presidents is a series of three challenges. Each challenge worksheet has 25 questions(with 3 choices). The first challenge is the easiest with the third, the hardest.There is also a Presidential Did You Know? Section: Presidential Challenge! What do you know about Our Presidents?

5. You may have heard the word IMPEACHMENT being used in the news. Some people are talking about impeachment and the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump. What exactly is impeachment? In U.S. History, only two presidents have had charges of impeachment. Use this webquest to learn more about how the founding fathers determined the use of impeachment in the U.S. Constitution and the history of impeachment.

There are 10 web questions on this topic(including the Order of Succession and the Checks and Balances between the three branches of government). There is also a short Did You Know? section and several comprehension questions. The Teacher Page includes the key and several extension activities: What is this Word Called Impeachment: A Webquest

6. Constitution Day is September 17th each year(except for 2017) when the day falls on a Sunday and will be celebrated on September 18th. This play would be a great addition to your lessons about the U.S. Constitution.

Part of my Ms. Bie Ografe series of plays, this Reader's Theater Script is on the "Father of the Constitution", James Madson(1751-1836), and his sharing with students the history of the writing of the Constitution. Madison who would become the 4th President of the United States(1809-1817)), played a very important role in the forming of our US Constitution. In addition to being a delegate, he introduced the first additions to the Constitution(amendments) which came to be known as the Bill of Rights. With 13 audience questioners, a Did You Know Section, comprehension questions, a Teacher Page with extension activities, key and additional links, students will learn about the writing of our important government document, the Constitution.

Constitution(James Madison,"Father of the Constitution", A Reader's Theater Script

President Andrew Johnson had a pet white mouse. President William McKinley had a pet parrot who was trained to whistle, "Yankee Doodle". President James Garfield was the first president to be left- handed AND could write with both hands(and different languages at the same time-Greek and Latin). George H W Bush liked eating pork rinds as a snack. President George Washington was a spelunker, a person that likes searching in caves. John F. Kennedy said, “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Use this presidential webquest to learn more about our presidents!

You may find these additional resources of interest:

1. Did you know that First Lady Hillary Clinton was the first First Lady to become a senator of New York? Clinton was also the first woman to run for President for a major political party(Democratic) and won the popular vote to Donald Trump(2016 election) by over 3 million votes but lost the electoral votes. Do you know that Florence Harding was the first woman to be able to VOTE for her husband in a presidential election? Learn about the contributions of some of our first ladies with this fun and informative webquest. For grades 4 and up. First Ladies of the USA, A Webquest

2. Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities. The White House, A Webquest

3. Learn about Abe Lincoln with this informative web quest! President Lincoln started our national Thanksgiving holiday.And, you may not know that Abraham Lincoln didn't like the name Abe and that even his wife called him by the name Lincoln. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Includes extension activities for language arts. Abraham Lincoln, A Webquest

4. Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Abraham Lincoln. The fun/informative play uses the format of Abraham Lincoln being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series.Abraham Lincoln, A Reader's Theater Script

Learn about the history of the State of the Union Address with this internet activity so you can WOW your friends with all you know about the history of this yearly event!There are 10 web questions, 9 Did You Know? Facts, 6 comprehension questions, a student page(handout to give for homework or extra credit for the night of the State of the Union Address), a teacher page with a couple of extension activities and the key to both the web quest and the comprehension questions. History of the State of the Union Address :Webquest

I have also written several plays on First Ladies including: Dolly Madison, Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Mary Todd Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt,Lady Bird Johnson, Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama.Go to my store to see more....

*Perhaps you might wish to click Follow My Store by the green star by my photograph. I send out monthly updates and offer specials from time to time.

Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities.

NEW:Check out all my resources(summaries) in one place: Gail's Pinterest Page

Over the years, I have developed a number of webquests for Instructor Magazine. All my webquests contain lots of informational facts within the webquest so the students learn something as they are reading the questions. The webquests have extension activities and most of my webquests also have comprehension questions,too. Did you know that President Jimmy Carter was the first to install solar energy panels on the White House or that President Ronald Reagan had them removed? Did you know that President Benjamin Harrison and his family didn’t like to shut off the “new” electric lights(installed in 1891), afraid to touch the switches or that a specially large bathtub was installed in the White House?Learn more about the White House with this fun and informative webquest.

Other resources you may find of interest:

1. President Andrew Johnson had a pet white mouse. President William McKinley had a pet parrot who was trained to whistle, "Yankee Doodle". President James Garfield was the first president to be left- handed AND could write with both hands(and different languages at the same time-Greek and Latin). George H W Bush liked eating pork rinds as a snack. President George Washington was a spelunker, a person that likes searching in caves. John F. Kennedy said, “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Use this presidential webquest to learn more about our presidents! Presidents: A Webquest

2. Did you know that First Lady Hillary Clinton was the first First Lady to become a senator of New York? Did you know that Florence Harding was the first woman to be able to VOTE for her husband in a presidential election? Learn about the contributions of some of our first ladies with this fun and informative webquest. For grades 4 and up. First Ladies of the USA, A Webquest

3. Learn about Abe Lincoln with this informative web quest! President Lincoln started our national Thanksgiving holiday.And, you may not know that Abraham Lincoln didn't like the name Abe and that even his wife called him by the name Lincoln. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Includes extension activities for language arts. Abraham Lincoln, A Webquest

4. Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Abraham Lincoln. The fun/informative play uses the format of Abraham Lincoln being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series.Abraham Lincoln, A Reader's Theater Script

I have also written several plays on First Ladies including: Dolly Madison, Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Mary Todd Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt,Lady Bird Johnson, Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama.Go to my store to see more....

If you like the webquests, I'd very much appreciate your support in checking out my other web quests including: Trekking Mt. Everest, Renaissance, Civil War,Women in History,Age of Discovery,Our Nation's Library(Library of Congress) Black History,History of Candy,Presidential Webquest,Ireland, Iceland, India, Polalr Bears, Elephants,Switzerland, Lewis and Clark, Pilgrims and the Mayflower,Wright Brothers/Airplane, Thanksgiving, Lincoln, Martin Luther King and Let's Explore the Middle East.

*Perhaps you might wish to click Follow My Store by the green star by my photograph. I send out monthly updates and offer specials from time to time.

TEACHING CIVICS:

A BUNDLE OF RESOURCES!

1. The Election Process(Webquest):Teaching citizenship? Students will learn about the election process including requirements to run for office, requirements to vote, the Succession Act, the Electoral College and more. There are 12 web questions, a Did You Know? fact section and comprehension questions. The Teacher Page includes extension activities, the keys and additional links. The Election Process

2. History of Inauguration Day(Webquest):

What is this event in the USA called an "Inauguration"? Taking the oath of office, a big parade and evening balls, Inauguration Day is a very busy day for the incoming President! There are 10 web questions, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and extension activities. This resource would be a great activity for around Inauguration Day to learn all about the history and festivities surrounding our country's inauguration procedures. It could be used as a Friday activity or when you are studying US Government and for Presidents' Weekend.Inauguration Day: A Webquest

3. What is This Word Called Impeachment?(A Webquest): You may have heard the word IMPEACHMENT being used in the news. Some people are talking about impeachment and the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump. What exactly is impeachment? In U.S. History, only two presidents have had charges of impeachment. Use this webquest to learn more about how the founding fathers determined the use of impeachment in the U.S. Constitution and the history of impeachment. There are 10 web questions on this topic(including the Order of Succession and the Checks and Balances between the three branches of government). There is also a short Did You Know? section and several comprehension questions. The Teacher Page includes the key and several extension activities, Impeachment: What is this Word? A Webquest

4.The Constitution: A Visit with James Madison,”Father of the Constitution”:Reader’s Theater Script: Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee series of plays, this Reader's Theater Script is on the "Father of the Constitution", James Madson(1751-1836), and his sharing with students the history of the writing of the Constitution. Madison who would become the 4th President of the United States(1809-1817)), played a very important role in the forming of our US Constitution. In addition to being a delegate, he introduced the first additions to the Constitution(amendments) which came to be known as the Bill of Rights. With 13 audience questioners, a Did You Know Section, comprehension questions, a Teacher Page with extension activities, key and additional links, students will learn about the writing of our important government document, the Constitution. The Constitution: A Visit with James Madison, "Father of the Constitution">

5. Presidents’ Day (Webquest):

President Andrew Johnson had a pet white mouse. President William McKinley had a pet parrot who was trained to whistle, "Yankee Doodle". President James Garfield was the first president to be left- handed AND could write with both hands(and different languages at the same time-Greek and Latin). George H W Bush liked eating pork rinds as a snack. President George Washington was a spelunker, a person that likes searching in caves. John F. Kennedy said, “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Use this presidential webquest to learn more about our presidents!Presidential Webquest">< /a>

6. Learn about White House(Webquest): Learn about the White House: Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities: The White House: A Webquest

Click on the links to see previews of each resource.